Hasting Hill Academy vs Pentland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hasting Hill Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
Pentland Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
| Measure | Hasting Hill Academy Sunderland, North East | Pentland Primary School Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #720 of 811 | #776 of 811 |
| National rank | #14437 of 15,697 | #15323 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 238 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 63.3% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hastinghill.wiseacademies.co.uk | pentlandprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hasting Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.9 vs 9.2).
- •Hasting Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 34%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hasting Hill Academy better than Pentland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hasting Hill Academy ranks higher (16.9 vs 9.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hasting Hill Academy and Pentland Primary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hasting Hill Academy: 238. Pentland Primary School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hasting Hill Academy and Pentland Primary School rank in North East?
Hasting Hill Academy is 720th of 811 and Pentland Primary School is 776th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).